Who should the Minnesota Timberwolves target in the offseason?
The Minnesota Timberwolves face important roster questions coming into the offseason after a second round playoff exit at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs.
Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert underperformed in the series, and their fit alongside Anthony Edwards is uncertain. Randle and Gobert take up 42% of the Timberwolves salary cap this upcoming season, with Gobert set to make $36 million and Randle making $33 million.
That's a lot of money for two guys on the wrong side of 30 who have limitations on the court. Gobert remains one of the best rim protectors and defensive disruptors in the league, but has little offensive upside.
Randle has shown consistency issues on both ends of the court throughout his career and doesn't have a reliable shot.
Moving on from one or both players is on the table for Minnesota, but in favor of who?
Ja Morant
Morant's value might be at its lowest as he's been unable to stay on the court these past two seasons, but if there is one guy who can match the explosiveness of Edwards, it is Morant.
The Wolves need a reliable playmaker who can make teams pay when Edwards is double teamed, and Morant still has plenty of bounce off the driblle to create for himself and others.
He has his flaws, but the Wolves would get younger and better if they could acquire the Memphis guard.
Kawhi Leonard
This deal doesn't make the Wolves younger, but it does make them better.
Leonard had his healthiest and most productive season in years in 2025-26, and the Clippers could be willing to move on in an effort to rebuild around Darius Garland, Bennedict Mathurin, and the fifth overall pick.
Leonard has still been tasked with carrying much of the Clippers offense over the years, but a move to Minnesota takes pressure off of both him and Edwards, which should open things up for everyone.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Timberwolves have reportedly had discussions regarding Giannis, though it's unclear if they will have the assets to interest the Milwaukee Bucks. But you can't have a fire without smoke.
If the Timberwolves have an opportunity to acquire a former MVP who is still a top five player in the league, they'd be foolish to not take their shot. Trading for Giannis would immediately put the Timberwolves as the third best team in the West and closer to the Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder than they are now.
